About Maryland Licenses

Maryland professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Department of Labor (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing) and specialty boards (medicine, nursing, real estate, contractors) under Md. Code Business Occupations & Professions. Each board exposes a free license verification lookup; many are aggregated at dllr.maryland.gov.

Maryland Licenses

County Records

Appraisers
Official Free
Select Maryland to search this Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council service for licensed appraisers.
🌐 asc.gov
Architects
Official Free
Maryland Board of Architects license search from the Maryland Department of Licensing & Regulation.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Attorneys
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Member directory of the Maryland State Bar Association.
🌐 msba.org
Barbers
Official Free
Maryland Board of Barbers license verification for barbers and barber shops.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Contractors
Official Free
Maryland Home Improvement Commission license verification for contractors and home improvement salespersons.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Cosmetology
Official Free
Maryland Board of Cosmetologists license verification for cosmetologists, nail technicians, and estheticians.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Counselors & Therapists
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Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists license verification for professional counselors, therapists, and alcohol-drug trainees.
🌐 mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov
Credit Unions
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Maryland Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation records of state chartered credit unions.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Funeral
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Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors for license search for funeral directors, morticians, establishments, and funeral corporations.
🌐 mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov
Heating & Air
Official Free
Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR) license search.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Home Inspectors
Official Free
Maryland Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors Commission license verification for home inspectors.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Hospitals
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Find a hospital in Maryland and check their status & accreditation.
🌐 mhaonline.org
Insurance
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National Association of Insurance Commissioners search for licensed Maryland insurance companies, agencies, agents, producers, advisers, brokers.
🌐 sbs.naic.org
Nurses
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Maryland Board of Nursing license verification for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, midwives, nurse specialists, and certified nurse.
🌐 lookup.mbon.org
Optometrists
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Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry licensed optometrists searchable by name or license number.
🌐 mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov
Plumbers
Official Free
Maryland Board of Plumbers license verification for plumbers and gas fitters.
🌐 dllr.state.md.us
Respiratory Care
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Maryland Board of Physicians Practitioner Profile System search for licensed respiratory care therapists.
🌐 mbp.state.md.us
Pharmacists
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Maryland Board of Pharmacy license search for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and drug therapy managers.
🌐 mdbop.mylicense.com
Dentists & Hygienists
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Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners license verification for dentists, dental hygienists, radiation technologists, and dental teachers.
🌐 mdbod.mylicense.com
Real Estate | ARELLO
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Real estate license verification for Maryland agents and brokers from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.
🌐 arello.com
Pharmacies
Official Free
Maryland Board of Pharmacy license search for pharmacies, pharmaceutical corporations and distributors, and pharmacy license waivers.
🌐 mdbop.mylicense.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I verify a Maryland business or professional license?

Maryland publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.

Where do I check a contractor license?

Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.

How do I look up a real estate or medical license?

State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.

Are license lookups free?

Yes — state license verification services are free.